Knowledge and attitude of basic life support among medical students at Qassim University

Abstract

Background: Both in the United States and Europe, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and sudden cardiac arrest. When performed proficiently, basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) greatly improve a patient's chances of survival by limiting tissue damage. This research assessed the BLS-related attitudes and knowledge of fourth-year medical students who had previously completed their undergraduate degrees. Methodology: Data were collected in a retrospective cross-sectional study by researchers at the College of Medicine at Qassim University between May and August 2022. Two hundred twenty-five medical students were surveyed to assess their level of understanding and comfort when providing basic BLS using a 20-item survey. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Results: The results indicated a significant mean difference across four academic groups (P